Met Gala security locked down like a war zone as officials brace for protests

Published on 2 May 2026

Armed officers, drones and restricted zones will ring it

The Met Gala is seeing unprecedented security preparations as authorities classify the event as high-risk. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is expected to be surrounded by armed officers, advanced surveillance and drones, with strict restricted zones to control access. Officials are also preparing for potential demonstrations tied to geopolitical conflicts and labor-related activism amid escalating global tensions.

Authorities are treating the Met Gala as a high-risk gathering
Armed officers, surveillance and drones are planned around the museum
Restricted zones will tightly control access to the event area
Possible protests linked to global conflicts and labor activism are expected

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Met Gala security locked down like a war zone as officials brace for protests

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